Monthly Archives: April 2026
MUFG’s analyst says MAS tightened April policy, lifting S$NEER slope slightly, boosting Singapore dollar versus USD
Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:52 am, by josephine
MAS tightened S$NEER policy, raised inflation forecasts, lowered 2026 growth outlook amid Middle East uncertainty, persistent energy shocks.
Gold jumps 2% as revived US-Iran talks optimism weakens the dollar, despite seized Iran-linked ships ongoing blockade
Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:49 am, by josephine
Gold jumped nearly 2% as US-Iran talks hopes weakened dollar; traders monitor Fed data, key levels.
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Written on April 15, 2026 at 2:14 am, by josephine
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Societe Generale says yuan strength returns, USD/CNY nears 6.80, boosting safe-haven appeal amid Hormuz tanker passage
Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:52 am, by josephine
Yuan nears 6.80 as China assets act defensive; bond-equity correlation turns positive amid slowing credit data.
Argentina’s monthly CPI rose 3.4%, exceeding the 3% forecast, according to March inflation data
Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:49 am, by josephine
Argentina’s March CPI rose 3.4% month-on-month, beating the 3% forecast by 0.4 percentage points.
Softer US data and Iran optimism drive broader risk appetite, pushing the US Dollar lower overall
Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:22 am, by josephine
DXY slid to 98.10 on softer inflation, easing yields and oil, lifting EUR, GBP, AUD; yen gained.
UOB’s Jester Koh says MAS lifted 2026 inflation forecasts as dearer energy boosts Singapore’s CPI readings
Written on April 15, 2026 at 1:19 am, by josephine
MAS lifted 2026 inflation forecasts to 1.5–2.5% amid higher energy costs; UOB expects tightening October 2026.
AUD/USD edges higher, targeting 0.7150-0.7170 resistance, as softer Dollar on US-Iran talk hopes boosts AUD
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:51 am, by josephine
AUD/USD rises toward 0.7132 as weaker dollar, softer US data, and hawkish RBA support bulls.
OCBC strategists say USD/KRW rose amid Middle East tensions, rising oil, pressuring higher-beta, oil-importing won
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:49 am, by josephine
Middle East tensions lift oil, pressuring won; Bank of Korea cautious; USD/KRW rangebound 1470–1500 amid volatility.
WTI crude fell for a third session, trading near $89.10, as US-Iran diplomacy tempered Hormuz concerns
Written on April 15, 2026 at 12:21 am, by josephine
WTI slid near $89 as markets weighed renewed US-Iran talks, easing conflict fears despite Hormuz risks.